"Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track - Eukaryotic Cell/Molecular Biology/Genetics"

The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor. We are a diverse department covering the breadth of biological sciences with faculty in the areas of cell and molecular biology, ecology and evolution, development, microbiology, and physiology. We have graduate programs for Ph.D., MS and MA students.

Major Duties:

• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program in molecular genetics of eukaryotic organisms, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students on research projects.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in area of expertise. Potential courses include BIOS 1610 Molecular and Cellular Biology, BIOS 2500 General Genetics, and upper-level courses in area of expertise.
• Serve on departmental and University committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in biological sciences from an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Knowledge in biological sciences demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of ability to instruct a wide diversity of students.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in cross-cutting research focusing on the genetics or cell/molecular biology of eukaryotic organisms.
• Experience in seeking and successfully obtaining extramural funding.
• Evidence of a commitment to high quality teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must apply at wmich.edu/hr/jobs and submit their application containing a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement that addresses the needs of a diverse student population, and contact information for three references. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. John Spitsbergen at bios_facsearch@wmich.edu. The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and will proceed until the position is filled. The search committee members represent the breadth of teaching and research interests in the department and have participated in implicit bias training. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable and globally engaged scholars, learners and leaders.

Additional Position Information:

Western Michigan University is a community-engaged, discovery-driven, equity-centered, learner-focused and sustainability-guided university. The WMU Foundation recently received an historic $550 million gift in support of our undergraduate students and research at WMU and WMed (wmich.edu/news). WMU is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, one hour east of Lake Michigan, and two hours from both Chicago and Detroit. Kalamazoo supports a diverse community, with numerous outdoor activities, a vibrant arts community, restaurants, farmers markets, microbreweries and community events (discoverkalamazoo.com). It is also home to the Kalamazoo Promise, a fund that provides full college or university tuition at private and public institutions in Michigan for every student who matriculates through Kalamazoo Public Schools (kalamazoopromise.com).

Go to https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of References